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Children's New Special Collections December 2019
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The Finger and the Nose
by Paula Merlán
"Sophie's nose has become huge! Her parents told her over and over not to pick her nose. She did it so much, that her finger has built a home inside Sophie's nose. It has a living room, a kitchen with a tasting menu..."-- Provided by publisher.
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A card for my father
by Samantha Thornhill
When Flora has to make a Father's Day card in school, she struggles having never known her father
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Love and the rocking chair
by Leo Dillon
A multigenerational celebration of the lasting power of family follows the upbringing of a boy who is raised by loving parents before marrying and having children of his own. By the award-winning creators of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears. Illustrations.
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The Traveler's gift : A Story of Loss and Hope
by Danielle Davison
Losing his love for stories when his father fails to return from a latest sea voyage, young Liam encounters a mysterious elderly traveler who spins adventurous, nostalgic tales before bestowing his storytelling gifts on the boy. Illustrated by the creator of Maria the Matador. Illustrations.
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Ho'onani : hula warrior
by Heather Gale
A tale based on a true story follows Ho'onani, a child who was born female but doesn't conform to either gender, and who wants to lead the hula chant at school, a traditionally male role
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The piano recital
by Akiko Miyakoshi
A little girl named Momo is nervous about performing in the piano recital, but she ends up devising a creative way to soothe her fears
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The wolf will not come
by Myriam Ouyessad
While getting ready for bed, a baby rabbit is assured by her mother that a wolf cannot get into their apartment...until there is a knock at the door
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The Day of Your Arrival
by Dolores Brown
A sweet story to talk about the long wait for the parents. The arrival of the child and the happiness of the family. One of the few picture books that talk about adoption in such a beautiful way. A book that is both beautiful and necessary.
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